Hydrochloric Acid 31% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands, face, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before re- use. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Spills: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up in a dry, well-ventilated place in a tightly closed, corrosive-resistant polypropylene container with a resistant liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respiratory system